But the unitary authority has agreed to consider "alternative parking management options" that could eventually see some of them removed.

West Pentire Road in Cornwall. The council have been accused of wasting money for the road signs. (SWNS)

A spokesman said: "This is likely to require changes to the operational times of the parking restrictions in the village, and a statutory consultation process will be required and must be satisfactorily completed before any changes to signing can take place.

"The operation of parking restrictions at the same time in the village is likely to result in the need for fewer signs which will look better and will not impact on enforcement operations."